Differences in heterosocial behavior and outcomes of ADHD-symptomatic subtypes in a college sample
- ASU Author/Contributor (non-ASU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Will Canu Ph.D, Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- Appalachian State University (ASU )
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Abstract: The purpose of this study was to explore heterosocial relational outcomes in a college-aged sample showing symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Using questionnaires and a behavioral observation task, dating, sexual, and social outcomes were examined in three groups: 24 non-ADHD controls, 27 ADHD-Combined (ADHD/C) Type, and 13 ADHD-Primarily Inattentive (ADHD/IA) Type.
The ADHD/IA group showed a consistent pattern of passivity and inexperience and was perceived relatively negatively by female confederates, whereas the ADHD/C group reported increased sexual drive and early dating experience. The effects of externalizing comorbidity differed by DSM-IV ADHD subtype.
These findings indicate that ADHD-symptomatic adults differ by DSM-IV subtype in the manifestation of heterosocial deficits. Results suggest specific and divergent types of psychosocial intervention with ADHD/C versus ADHD/IA clients.
Differences in heterosocial behavior and outcomes of ADHD-symptomatic subtypes in a college sample
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- Publication
- Canu, W. H. & Carlson, C. L. (2003). Differences in heterosocial behavior and outcomes of ADHD-symptomatic subtypes in a college sample. Journal of Attention Disorders, 6(3): 123-133 (April 2003). Published by SAGE (ISSN: 1557-1246). doi:10.1177/108705470300600304
- Language: English
- Date: 2003